Free base or hydrochloride?

They are different products with different CAS numbers (free base 74-79-3; HCl salt 1119-34-2).

Which grade for a drug or injectable?

USP/EP/JP grade for pharma and parenteral use; FCC for supplements and food.

Cool, dry and closed; protect from CO₂ and moisture.

L-Arginine

CAS 74-79-3 C₆H₁₄N₄O₂

CAS number: 74-79-3
EC number: 200-811-1
Formula: C₆H₁₄N₄O₂
Molar mass: 174.20 g/mol
Appearance: White crystalline powder, odourless; water-soluble; basic.

L-Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid and nitric-oxide precursor used in biopharma processing, clinical nutrition, supplements and cosmetics. Ehlinar sources food, feed and pharmacopoeial grades.

Applications

BiopharmaProtein refolding and formulation viscosity control

NutritionNitric-oxide precursor in dietary and sports supplements

ClinicalInfusion / parenteral nutrition

CosmeticsConditioning and pH adjustment

Feed & foodAnimal feed and food fortification

Grades & packaging

Food (FCC), pharmaceutical (USP/EP/JP/ChP), feed and reagent grades, with assay around 98.5–101.5%; the free base and the hydrochloride salt are distinct products.

25 kg kraft bags/fiber drums with PE liner
Pharma: double-PE in drum

Also known as

L-Arg · (S)-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid · L-(+)-arginine

Frequently asked questions

Free base or hydrochloride?: They are different products with different CAS numbers (free base 74-79-3; HCl salt 1119-34-2).
Which grade for a drug or injectable?: USP/EP/JP grade for pharma and parenteral use; FCC for supplements and food.
How is it stored?: Cool, dry and closed; protect from CO₂ and moisture.

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